Roman and Byzantine Empires Overview

Miss Niter introduces the first unit vocabulary for the Roman and Byzantine Empires, covering chapters 1 and 6 of the social studies textbook. Students are instructed to write down vocabulary words and study them for the unit test. The video covers key terms such as the Roman Empire, barbarians, the Roman Catholic Church, the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople, the Eastern Orthodox Church, icons, the patriarch, schism, public works, and excommunication. Students are encouraged to pause the video to take notes and are reminded to study regularly.

What chapters in the social studies textbook cover the Roman and Byzantine Empires?

• Chapters 1 and 6

• Chapters 3 and 4

• Chapters 2 and 5

• Chapters 7 and 8

Who conquered the Roman Empire, leading to its downfall?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Mongols

• The Huns

• The Germanic Barbarians

What is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Paris

• Vatican City

• Jerusalem

• Constantinople

Which continents did the Byzantine Empire straddle?

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and Asia

• North America and Europe

• Europe and Africa

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Alexandria

• Constantinople

What is the name of the famous cathedral of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Westminster Abbey

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Notre Dame

• Hagia Sophia

What are religious icons typically painted on?

• Canvas

• Stone

• Wooden panels

• Glass

Who was the patriarch in the Eastern Orthodox Church during the time period discussed?

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Bishop of Constantinople

• The Bishop of Rome

• The Pope

What does the term 'schism' refer to in a religious context?

• A union of churches

• A formal division in a church

• A type of prayer

• A religious festival

What is the purpose of public works?

• To entertain the public

• To provide military defense

• To build infrastructure for public use

• To create art installations